It also appoints three new business development managers
Bridging finance specialist Bridgit has appointed Stephen Doyle (pictured above) as chief commercial officer, alongside three new business development managers (BDMs), as the company continues to scale its operations across Australia.
Doyle will lead Bridgit’s commercial strategy and work to broaden its distribution network. The move comes as the lender reports significant momentum, with loan volumes in the first quarter of 2025 tripling compared to the same period last year.
“Stephen has played a pivotal role in driving Bridgit’s rapid growth in the broker channel,” said Bridgit chief executive Aaron Bassin. “As chief commercial officer, he’ll ensure this momentum continues, expanding our reach and further diversifying our distribution strategy.
“After a significant period of growth in 2024 and the success of our white-label partnerships with Connective and Finsure, Stephen will focus on keeping Bridgit at the forefront of innovation in the non-bank lending space, unlocking this through third party engagements.”
Joining the business development team are Natalie Viney, Oleg Mazkovoi and Jamie Stevenson. Viney arrives from aggregator Connective, bringing over 15 years of industry experience as a mortgage broker and financial adviser. In her previous role, she focused on broker engagement and identifying growth opportunities.
Mazkovoi comes to Bridgit from SCM Financial Group and brings a decade of experience working with major and non-bank lenders. Stevenson, previously with Hejaz, has held prior business development roles at CommBank, HSBC, and Westpac.
The company’s distribution team has grown substantially over the past 12 months, with the new appointments reflecting increased market demand. Earlier this year, Bridgit has appointed five new state-based BDMs to support its growing broker network.
“Oleg, Natalie and Jamie, will be warmly welcomed to our state-based distribution team,” Bassin said. “They bring a wealth of expertise in building broker relationships, allowing us to offer even more personalised and local support, unlocking new opportunities for brokers and their clients.”
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